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Responsibilities
1. Gathers, assembles, and formats data and prepares preliminary analysis for budget preparation; assists in preparation and presentation of preliminary and final budget documents; prepares budget presentation materials; maintains data and systems for budget tracking and reporting and generates reports; assists section/division with issues related to funds availability, fund transfers and budget compliance; prepares and participates in the preparation of the County’s annual budget, including analysis and estimates of expenditures; analysis and projections of revenue; review of intra-department requests and sub-budgets; recommendations on allocations of funds, personnel and account coding. Monitors and reviews submitted budget requests; analyzes and provides recommendations on complex issues relating to the current operating and capital budgets for assigned departments.2. Conducts expenditure and revenue monitoring and prepares forecasts based on analysis; analyzes departmental budget requests and recommends funding levels.
3. Works with senior leadership and appropriate staff to develop and maintain operational budgets and other required reporting requirements.
4. Evaluates quarterly performance and financial reports, serves as community liaison with Advocacy Groups, grant coordination with assigned departments, processes invoices from agencies, initiates Federal Reimbursement i.e., Title IV – E and Department of Justice, attends Board Meetings representing county interest, performs legislative research and evaluation, initiates and reviews contracts from outside agencies, and cost analysis.
5. Participates in intermediate and long-range financial planning strategies.
6. Organizes and participates in management studies on organization, staffing utilization, management and procedures.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience and Training:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of professional work related experience.
Special Requirements:
Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
Eligible candidates must complete a technical examination as a mandatory component of the selection process. This assessment is designed to evaluate practical competencies and skills in budget development and management as well as policy analysis. Please note that the successful completion of this exam is required for any candidate to be considered further for this position.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standard office environment.
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